Control of pneumatic carrier system based on carrier or payload identification
US9656815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G51/36
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method provides for controlling a pneumatic carrier system based on identification information read from a carrier or a payload of the carrier. Each carrier or payload which is to be employed within the system includes an identification device such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip which has stored thereon information for the carrier or payload. Positioned throughout the system are communications devices such as antennas and readers which are employed to read and/or write identification information on the identification device. Based on reading the identification device at locations within the system, the operation of the system is altered.
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